Convert dyne centimeter to nanojoule
Please provide values below to convert dyne centimeter [dyn*cm] to nanojoule [nJ], or Convert nanojoule to dyne centimeter.
How to Convert Dyne Centimeter to Nanojoule
1 dyn*cm = 100 nJ
Example: convert 15 dyn*cm to nJ:
15 dyn*cm = 15 × 100 nJ = 1500 nJ
Dyne Centimeter to Nanojoule Conversion Table
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Dyne Centimeter
A dyne centimeter (dyn·cm) is a unit of energy or work equal to the work done when a force of one dyne acts over a distance of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne centimeter originated from the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units, commonly used in physics before the adoption of the SI system, to measure small amounts of energy or work.
Current Use
Today, the dyne centimeter is primarily used in theoretical physics and specialized fields dealing with CGS units, but it is largely replaced by the joule in most practical applications.
Nanojoule
A nanojoule (nJ) is a unit of energy equal to one billionth (10^-9) of a joule.
History/Origin
The nanojoule was introduced as part of the SI unit system to measure very small amounts of energy, especially in scientific and technological contexts, with its usage becoming more common with advancements in nanotechnology and micro-scale energy measurements.
Current Use
Nanojoules are used in fields such as electronics, nanotechnology, and physics to quantify small energy quantities, including in the measurement of energy consumption in micro- and nano-scale devices.